A Day In The Life
Manufacturing Industry
Manufacturing
Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of production and operating workers, such as inspectors, precision workers, machine setters and operators, assemblers, fabricators, and plant and system operators.
Manufacturing Industry
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Average
$55,000
ANNUAL
Entry Level
$33,000
ANNUAL
Mid Level
$57,500
ANNUAL
Expert Level
$82,000
ANNUAL
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
27,670
Projected job openings through 2028
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Job Titles
Entry Level
JOB TITLE
Mechanic
Mid Level
JOB TITLE
Technician
Expert Level
JOB TITLE
Supervisor
Degree Recommendations
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
01
Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
02
Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.
03
Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
04
Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
05
Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
06
Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
07
Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
08
Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.
09
Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
10
Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
11
Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Coordination
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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